24th Special Operations Wing

• The 24th Special Operations Wing is one of the Air Force's Special Operations wings, specializing in unconventional warfare and counter-terrorism missions. • It was originally activated during World War II as the 24th Pursuit Group, before being re-designated as the 24th Tactical Fighter Wing during the Vietnam War. • The 24th Special Operations Wing was officially reactivated in 2012 as the Air Force's newest Special Operations Wing, incorporating elements from the 720th Special Tactics Group and the 16th Special Operations Wing. • Its primary mission is to provide Special Operations forces for rapid deployment and global combat operations. • The 24th Special Operations Wing is based at Hurlburt Field in Florida, known as the "Home of the Special Tactics community." • The wing is equipped with a variety of specialized aircraft, including the AC-130 gunship, the MC-130 Combat Talon, and the CV-22 Osprey. • One of the most famous missions conducted by the 24th Special Operations Wing was Operation Neptune Spear, the raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. • The wing has been deployed to numerous combat zones, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, to support Special Operations forces on the ground. • The 24th Special Operations Wing has a long and storied history of valor and heroism, with many of its members receiving prestigious awards for their actions in combat. • Despite the secretive nature of their missions, the 24th Special Operations Wing continues to be at the forefront of the fight against terrorism and extremism around the world.